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We all know that veggies are good for us and many parents would like to encourage their children to eat more, so what does research say can get the job done? We found 5 studies that may help. Don’t Serve Foods That Compete With Vegetables: Researchers found that when veggies were served with more popular …

Are American kids spoiled? That’s a big question and experts weigh in on both sides. Those who agree, say our children are the most priveledged and indulged in the history of the world and have high levels of entitlement and irresponsibility to match. Those against argue that despite our children’s immense privilege, they demonstrate enviable …

If you have a child with ADHD you have to let them squirm if you want them to learn. That’s right, the prevailing wisdom, of trying to keep them still to stay focused, has been turned on its head. New research indicates, that the movements that children with ADHD exhibit, are vital to how they …

The Stress of It Parenting Children with Special Needs Stress is something most parents experience, but the stress of raising a child with special needs increases. Three important studies have sobering conclusions: – A 2009 study found that mothers of adolescents and adults with autism had stress levels comparable to soldiers in combat and others …

Some studies report that parenting children makes people happier and increases wellness, while other studies report the exact opposite. Researchers wanted to figure out why this discrepancy exists and in doing so uncovered how our personal parenting style may be at the root of it. Researchers found that certain parents have a more intense approach, …

This Mother’s Day, if you are one of the 85+ million Mothers in the US, we hope your day will be special. We wish you a belly full of chocolate and vases full of flowers, but the real impact of Motherhood will be forever held in your brain, but felt in your heart. Neurological brain …

Intention is the understanding that what we do has meaning and impacts us on a physical, mental and emotional level. So, if we reach for an object, we want to possess it. If we smile after obtaining the object we are happy. If we cry after we hug someone and walk away, we are saddened …

Sibling conflict can be a challenging and consuming aspect of family life. Parents who hope their children will have a close relationship as adults may worry that these fights will chip away at that reality, but new research says that the ratio of playing together versus fighting together is key. The more good times than …

There is often a strong emotional and evolutionary pull in parents to protect their children from fearful situations. This pull is necessary to keep our kids safe and teach them about their own wellbeing and survival, but when our children fear objects or situations that are not actually dangerous, parental protection can become a hindrance. …

After a long overwhelming day would you rather have some time alone to process or immediately seek the company of others? This simple question gets to the heart of how each one of us recharges our mental and emotional energy. Are we an introvert or an extrovert? Where is our generator? Understanding where we draw …